Lindsey: Red Carpet Coverage

So this semester, I started working with the show Take 5 which is a part of our USC student-run television station, Trojan Vision. For the show you get to go to movie premieres, screenings, and red carpet events. It's definitely put an exciting twist on this semester. So with the Oscar season approaching, I got to go the night before and cover the Sony Classics Pre-Oscar party!

I was extremely excited for the red carpet event that was going to be in Beverly Hills! I borrowed a cute hot pink dress from my neighbor in the sorority house, as well as beige pumps, and a necklace from two other sisters. How great it is to live in a sorority house; so many closets to choose from!

Bonnie was picking us up at the dorms, so I biked from the house, little did I know it was supposed to rain! The beginning of the pedaling was just a slight drizzle, by the time I got there, I had to turn my head to steer because of the slants of rain violently pouring down! Needless to say, with five minutes to go I was SOAKED! I ran to Heather's room and she cranked her straightener, and I ran down the hall to find a much needed curling iron. Finally, I was fixed and ready to go, again!

When we got there, we noticed the carpet was significantly shorter, because of the rain. It was so exciting to see all the photographers and reporters lined up ready for the celebrities to arrive! The coolest thing was that we were placed so close to US Weekly! My interviewing skills started to improve as the night progressed. I really found Nick Hornby, screenwriter of An Education, inspiring with his wise words of just never give up.

All in all it was an incredible experience, and I can't wait to go to more press events. What an exciting Saturday evening it was!

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